All Ages
Sunday, April 28
1:30-4:30 pm
Adult & Youth Services
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Monday, April 29
6-7:30 pm
Ames Room
Build a custom character from scratch with character-building sheets. Then paint your tabletop miniature. Registration required.
Saturday, May 4
9 am-5 pm
Adult and Youth Services
Come to the library and choose a free comic book while supplies last. One comic per person. Comic books will be distributed at the Youth and Adult Services desks. No registration is required.
Saturday May 4
9 am-4 pm
Adult and Youth Services
Enjoy fandom fun with crafts, photo ops and activity stations. No registration required.
Saturday, May 4
10 am-12:30 pm
Ames Room
Wear your Star Wars pajamas for a showing of "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back." Themed snacks available for a light breakfast.
Special Appearance by a Replica Batmobile!
Saturday, May 4

Courtesy of Volo Auto Museum.
Times to be announced soon. Appearance is weather permitting. Visit clpl.org for more info.
Adults & Teens
Sunday, April 28
2-4 pm
Adult Services DIY Area
Drop in for crafting and good company. Supplies provided.
Tuesday, April 30
6-7:30 pm
Ames Room
Can you guess the top answers on the board? Prizes and bragging rights included! Registration required. Click here to register. 
Ages 16 and older
Thursday, May 2
6-7:30 pm
Ames Room
Hi Barbie! Join us in our pink world and solve the Barbie murder mystery! Costumes highly encouraged. Which Barbie will you be? Registration required. Click here to register. 
Kids
Grades 2-5
Tuesday, April 30
4-5 pm
Ames Room
Enjoy all kinds of superhero trivia! Questions may come from DC, Marvel or some other universe. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required. Click here to register. 
Grades 3-5
Wednesday, May 1
4-5 pm
Program Rooms I & II
Get a wand and spell book and then test your magical abilities with potions and herbology lessons. Wear your robes if you’d like! CLPL cardholders only. Registration required. 
Grades K-5
Thursday, May 2
4-5 pm
Program Rooms I & II
Celebrate all things Pokémon with games, crafts and activities! CLPL cardholders only. Registration required. Click here to register. 
Ages 3-6
Friday, May 3
1:30-2 pm
Program Rooms I & II
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s story time! Join our action-packed story time all about superheroes. Wear your favorite costume! CLPL cardholders only. Registration required. Click here to register. 
Meet Local Children's Author!
Grades 3 and older
Saturday, May 4
2-3 pm
Ames Room
Local author Refe Tuma will deliver a crash-course in storytelling (and a little mad science) with heroes, villains and the physics of storytelling. Refe will inspire you to craft compelling stories in books, games, songs and even everyday conversations. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required. 
126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake, IL
815.459.1687